Solve.
-48% of what number is 84?

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We can start by using the formula:

Part/Whole = Percent/100

Let x be the unknown number we're trying to find. Then we can write:

84/x = 48/100

To solve for x, we can cross-multiply and simplify:

84 * 100 = 48x

8400 = 48x

x = 8400/48

x = 175

Therefore, 48% of 175 is 84. Thus, the best choice is B. We can set up the equation:

0.48x = 84

where x is the number we are trying to find.

To solve for x, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation:

x = 84 / 0.48

x = 175

Therefore, 48% of 175 is 84. So the answer is choice B.

Solve. -48% of What Number Is 84